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Community 27 Nov 2018

Well-loved festival a big success

The Parnell Festival of Roses attracted 9000 visitors as the event celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Pest Free 27 Nov 2018

Meet a Pest Free Hero – Windy Hill Sanctuary

Meet the group trapping pests and restoring native wildlife on Great Barrier Island.

Have your say 27 Nov 2018

Waiheke Pathways Plan to improve island infrastructure

The proposed plan would improve footpaths, roads and trails for the island's residents and tourists.

26 Nov 2018

St Mary’s Bay water project to dramatically reduce contamination

The combined sewer and stormwater network will deliver significant results.

Arts 26 Nov 2018

TAPAC and Waitematā Local Board celebrate new partnership

A new arts partnership has been forged between TAPAC and Waitematā Local Board.

26 Nov 2018

Planning for future of Great Barrier Island underway

Work is underway on the Great Barrier Island Area Plan that will set out a 30-year vision for the island’s future development.

Arts 26 Nov 2018

Site needed on Waiheke for gifted sculpture

Waiheke Local Board is looking for a home for a sculpture that has been given to the island.

23 Nov 2018

Steam crane makes way for Hobson wharf improvements

NZ Maritime Museum is preparing to permanently remove and dismantle the floating steam crane Rapaki.

Events

13 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

Easter creatures & monster mug mayhem!

Design your own Creature Feature Mug this Easter holidays!

15 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Monster movies ~ Where The Wild Things Are school holiday workshop

Make your own Monster mask and movie! Lights, action, camera!

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

19 Apr 2026

This Love Between Us

Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer, known for his work with the Auckland Chamber...

01 May 2026

Best Foods Comedy Gala

Expect big laughs, big energy, and the kind of chaos only a packed-out Auckland crowd can deliver.

15 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare sta...

22 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Cabaret

One of the most iconic musicals of all time, with eight Tony Awards, Cabaret is spectacularly rem...

23 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

The Pearl Fishers

Don’t miss this stunning opera, performed by top New Zealand and international talent, with world...